Burger King Account Loss Hits
Lowe Lintas at a Tough Time

By

Kathryn Kranhold Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal

Updated Sept. 13, 2000 4:37 a.m. ET

September has been a tough month for Lowe Lintas & Partners Worldwide.

Tuesday, Mikel Durham, the newly appointed North American president of Diageo 's Burger King, said she is seeking a new agency for its $400 million account -- handled by Lowe -- saying the advertising failed to drive sales or enhance the brand.